Who said that the red wine Should it be drunk only in winter or to accompany elaborate dishes? And who has decided that he can never be put in the fridge? It is time to dispel a myth: some red, if well chosen, are perfect to drink fresh and can give great satisfaction even with the heat. To indicate which they are, the Gambero Rosso with a Selection of ideal labels for the summer.
Red wine and fridge: you can do it (but carefully)
The temperature greatly affects our perception of wine. Too hot red can be heavy, one too cold can become bitter and tannic. But if the wine is light and fresh from nature, it can be an excellent summer choice even after being put in the fridge.
The key is in the structure: wines too full -bodied or with aggressive tannins do not get along with the cold. But there are many exceptions, and the Gambero Rosso has selected 8 Italian red labels Perfect to be served at a lower temperature than usual. Here I am.
1. Bardolino CL 2023 – The curtains
Score: 95/100 – Price: € 10.90
A wine with perfumes of wild fruits and pepper. Fresh but complex, it is the ideal wine for those looking for a summer red with an extra gear. Perfect cold.
2
Score: 94/100 – Price: € 20.90
An elegant and fragrant black pinot, with citrus, floral and spicy notes. Refined and delicate, it resists well at a short stop in the fridge.
3
Score: 94/100 – Price: € 16.50
Light and fragrant wine, based on slave, typical South Tyrolean variety. Sip that experts call “dynamic and satisfying”.
4. Zacinto Negroamaro 2023 – Masseria Cuturi
Score: 94/100 – Price: € 13.10
Negroamaro can also surprise freshly served. Here it is vinified with a light hand, and offers hints of plum and undergrowth.
5. Verduno Pelaverga Basadone 2023 – Verduno Castle
Score: 92/100 – Price: € 20.00
Rare and intriguing grape variety, the Pelaverga conquers with spiced and floral perfumes. In the mouth it is juicy and fresh, ideal for those looking for something different.
6. 05035 Ciliegiolo 2023 – Bussoletti
Score: 92/100 – Price: € 12.10
Fruit and gritty, with cherry notes and a smoked touch. Excellent quality-price ratio.
7. Campi Flegrei Piedirosso 2023 – La Sibilla
Score: 91/100 – Price: € 13.10
From the Phlegraean hills, a savory and fragrant red that combines smoked and Mediterranean scrub with a savory sip, lively and well rhythmic by the tannin. Fresh is even more pleasant.
8. SP 68 Rosso 2023 – Arianna Occhipinti
Score: 91/100 – Price: € 20.40
Sicilian Blend of Frappato and Nero d’Avola, fragrant and balsamic. Fresh, velvety and spicy. A fascinating bottle that is appreciated even more slightly fresh.
